So I have been in Baltimore for just under 3 months now. I am def still adjusting to life out here again, traffic is killing me slowly. My job is going really well, there are rough days and times when I am not sure what I am supposed to be doing. But then there are times when I get paid to go canoeing. I have been interviewing people for our summer positions, learning a lot about the hiring process.
First tip for interviews, don't wear sweats or show up smelly! Second, don't say "The environment is Fed up" and "I am not a positive person..."
I am also learning a lot about the government. Lets just say I am well aware now as to where our taxes go, and not 100% happt about it lol. We do have a success story for the summer program I work for. One of our crew memebers (the teens I work with) started out last summer with a huge chip on his shoulder and a attitude problem. After the summer he joined MCC (kind of like Ameri Corps only just in Maryland and it focuses on the park systems. He is now a first responder and earning money for college, made a total 180. That makes what I am doing worth it. Overall I am very happy with my move, some days more then others.
My room mate has been amazing. She owns this cute little house built in the 1930's with a big back yard in the middle of the city. I love it there. Some of the areas around our neighborhood can get a bit shady, but ours is really nice. I am still discovering the city and trying to find my way around, I have cut way back on relaying on my GPS though. I joined my room mates kickball league witch is a lot of fun, although we have never won a game! And I will be doing a softball league with the same people. Its a lot of fun and more about drinkinh beer then actually playing hard (hence the not winning a game).
The cats just moved down here about two weeks ago and are adjusting rather well. Zipper and I did get into a small fight that landed me at the doc, but other then that they are doing really well.
Well its about time I get back to the lamator to finish my job. More next time!
Friday, April 23, 2010
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